Question · Q4 2025
Tony Paolone inquired about the organic growth drivers in the engineering segment, specifically regarding hourly rates, professional headcount, and hours worked, and how AI might impact billable hours and the total addressable market.
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CFO Christian Mayer explained that strong demand allows for pricing increases and workforce growth despite a tight market for engineers, with robust backlogs driving utilization. Global Chairman and CEO Jay Hennick clarified that approximately 60% of the engineering business is design-based, not hourly, and AI helps improve margins by automating mundane tasks, making professionals more efficient.
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